40 week update

Just got home from the doctor's office.  I'm dilated to 2-3 centimeters, an improvement from last week.  The doctor spent a lot of time talking with Mike and I about where to go from here.  She offered to induce me this week, or let mother nature take its course and wait another week.  The thought of having this baby girl here by the weekend was so exciting!  But... I'm not one to mess around with "God's plan," so I decided to hang on another week.  Truthfully I'm worried about the odds of having a c-section if I'm induced.  The doctor said that there is a slightly increased risk of c-section if I were to be induced..... but on the other hand.... the baby is only getting bigger as the days pass so waiting also increases the risk of a c-section.  Hmm.  The doctor said the baby could gain another pound by next week.  I'm seriously on track for a 15 pounder.  Anyway, the plan is to have an ultrasound on Thursday to make sure my amniotic fluid levels are ok and a non-stress test to make sure the baby is ok.  If the results are good = doctor appointment on Monday and induce sometime next week if mother nature doesn't hurry up.  If the results are not good = induce me this Thursday or Friday.  Or it would be really sweet if my water would just break tonight and I wouldn't have to make any decisions!

Leaving you with a precious picture of Darrell, from his first visit to Aunt Leah/Uncle Billy's house in July 2006.  He's very curious about what the counter has to offer.